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PLH 295R

1977 Triumph 2500

Brown Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

9,758 mi
Last recorded9,758 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1977 Triumph 250025,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLH 295R
MakeTriumph
Model2500
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 9,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering top coupling split.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 9,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering top coupling split.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 9,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 9,729 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,661 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front undersill weak

play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jun 2008 9,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front undersill weak

play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Oct 2006 9,630 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion in offside and nearside front floors/under sills

corrosion to nearside rear inner wing/boot floor

minor oil leaks from power steering

nearside front brake hose starting to perish

play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

engine mounting broken engine not secure

How Reliable is the Triumph 2500?

Based on 865 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15
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PLH 295R is a 1977 Triumph 2500 in Brown with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1977 Triumph 2500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 25,469 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph 2500 fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLH 295R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 2500 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph 2500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PLH 295R registered?

PLH 295R is a 1977 Triumph 2500, first registered on 22 January 1977.

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